1 Steaks are high
Chef Josh Smith Thirkell from Capitol Bar and Grill at QT Canberra has created a bespoke meat tray for dad to take home. It contains one one-kilogram grass-fed beef tomahawk, four lamb tomahawk chops, two 300g Berkshire free-range pork cutlets, four pigs head sausages, and lemons, rosemary and garlic and a Wedgewood bone china plate from the original dining set of former Noah's Lakeside International Hotel. $250 per tray and it will feed four to six people. Pre-order by COB Thursday September 3. To order, call 02 6247 1488.
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2 Home delivery
Three Mills Bakery has a Father's Day Box which contains stout and cherry sourdough; salt and pepper baguette; beef, shiraz and native pepperberry pie; pecan and macadamia pie; and a four pack of Capital Brewing XPA. $79 including delivery but order sooner rather than later. threemillsbakery.com.au
3 Here's to beer
BentSpoke is opening the cannery doors out at Mitchell for the Start of Spring Carnival from September 4-6. There'll be live music and food from the Black Bear BBQ team. There'll also be brewery tours and guided tastings. There's also a range of Father's Day gift packs including beers, t-shirts, caps and other cool stuff for the beer loving dad. bentspokebrewing.com.au
4 Spring fest
If dad is a fan of The Bavarian, make a booking at Woden or Belconnen for Spring Fest, a two-hour food, beer, cider and cocktail package. At $69 per person you'll get a taste of the classic menu including pretzels warm from the oven, chicken schnitzels, salads a little strudel and ice cream for dessert. Drinks include all Australian beers and ciders and cocktails from the new range of cocktails on tap.
5 B&B staycation
Novotel has reimagined the "B&B" with a Burger and Bed staycation. Dad will spend one night away in the premium accommodation of Novotel's king room, enjoy a deluxe burger combo meal from First Edition and wake up to a delicious breakfast. There's a newly renovated swimming pool too. The B&B package is just $149 and includes overnight accommodation, breakfast for two adults and a burger combo meal for dad. Details novotelcanberra.com.au
Karen Hardy
I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au
I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au
